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Bournemouth Echo

Sun, 30 May 2021 20:09:42 +0100
43-year-old Bournemouth motorcyclist killed in crash
A 43-YEAR-OLD motorcyclist has been killed in a collision with a car.

Mon, 31 May 2021 04:56:25 +0100
Motorcyclist killed in crash on Dorset road
A MOTORCYCLIST in his 50s was killed in a collision with a car.

Mon, 31 May 2021 00:01:00 +0100
Divers rescued in major emergency operation off Dorset coast
EMERGENCY teams raced to the resscue after two divers were reported in trouble off the Dorset Coast.

Mon, 31 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Car dealer avoids prison for fraud but postmaster was jailed
AN “OVERWHELMED” second hand car seller committed a £160,000 fraud at a post office in an effort to keep the business afloat.

Mon, 31 May 2021 00:01:00 +0100
Missing woman airlifted to hospital after being discovered in reedbeds
A MISSING woman was airlifted to hospital after going missing on a walk.

Sun, 30 May 2021 16:21:06 +0100
IN PICTURES: Crowds soak up the sun on Bournemouth beach
THOUSANDS of sunseekers have flocked to Bournemouth beach today to make the most of the balmy weather.

Mon, 31 May 2021 00:00:00 +0100
Pop-up bar near Poole marina to be considered
A DECISION on whether a planned pop-up bar next to one of the country’s “most expensive and exclusive” marinas will be made next week.

Mon, 31 May 2021 00:00:00 +0100
Fantastic Things Limited to support local business with emporium
A NEW emporium showcasing products and items made by local residents and small businesses is set to open in Christchurch next month.

Mon, 31 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
In The Dock: Six people at Poole Magistrates' Court
BOURNEMOUTH

Mon, 31 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Move! How dangerous are cows to walkers?
Have you ever wondered what the real danger of cows is? Here's everything you need to know.

Mon, 31 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The changes to lockdown restrictions you can expect on June 21
Back in February, Boris Johnson announced a four-stage plan to end lockdown restrictions in England with the final stage just three weeks away.

Mon, 31 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Cancellation of trade events blamed on government Covid 'fearmongering'
A BUSINESS which has “burned through a million pounds” and laid off most of its staff during the pandemic has accused the government of “madness”.

Mon, 31 May 2021 00:00:00 +0100
“Chine Forest” approved for Holdenhurst Road in Bournemouth
A SERIES of columns are set to be installed outside the Old Fire Station in Bournemouth as part of a new art installation.

Mon, 31 May 2021 05:39:27 +0100
How travelling with a dog in your car could cost you thousands in fines and points on your licence
 

Mon, 31 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon defends £22m pay packet
THE boss of Bournemouth’s biggest private employer, JP Morgan, has defended his 31.7million US dollar (£22.3m) pay packet for 2020.

Mon, 31 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Boscombe arts festival launch competition to support skatepark
A DESIGN competition has been set up to raise vital funds to support the regeneration of a run down skatepark in Bournemouth.

Mon, 31 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Team Phoenix hope to thrill at Bournemouth Air Festival
THE world's first and only amputee aerobatic display team hope to be performing at this year's Bournemouth Air Festival.

Mon, 31 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Five of the best afternoon teas in Bournemouth
The annual Afternoon Tea Week is a celebration of one of Britain’s favourite traditions and this year it takes place between August 10 to 16.

Mon, 31 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Six rescue rabbits looking for homes in Dorset
A DORSET-based animal rescue centre is looking to help six rabbits find love.

Mon, 31 May 2021 00:00:00 +0100
Roadworks taking place across the BCP Council area
THESE are all the roadworks taking place across Bournemouth and Dorset this coming week.

Mon, 31 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset parents missing out on help with the cost of childcare
MORE parents in Dorset are getting help with the cost of childcare through a government scheme, new figures reveal – but many could still to be missing out.

Mon, 31 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Vendée Globe sailor Pip Hare to make Poole Harbour her base
POOLE Harbour Commissioners have announced that they have renewed their partnership with British Vendée Globe Sailor Pip Hare.

Mon, 31 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Netflix announce new TV series and films coming in June
The streaming giant has released a whole host of new shows and movies coming in June.

Mon, 31 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Millions risk long-term damage to their hair by making 11 simple mistakes
Celebrity hair stylist Sarrah Hamid, has teamed up with Vitabiotics Perfectil to warn people of the damage they are causing to their hair.

Mon, 31 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Taste of the West champions regional producers
THE LARGEST independent regional food group in the UK has launched a meal kit initiative to help promote South West food and drink products to a wider market, after a tough year for the industry.

Mon, 31 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Letter to the Editor: Police need to take action on e-scooters
IT IS all very well the Dorset policeman saying that e-scooters present a danger to the public, but I don’t see our police actually doing anything about the rampant law breaking, mostly by yobby young males.

Mon, 31 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
BCP Council awarded grant to help rough sleepers out of hospital
BCP Council has received funding from central government to offer health and social support to homeless or vulnerable residents across the conurbation who have been discharged from emergency care.

Mon, 31 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Eco hub is now open at shopping centre
THE Echo Hub at Poole's Dolphin Shopping Centre’s is now open for use by local charities, awareness campaigns, promotions and other initiatives.

Mon, 31 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Jenny Tooth joins Dorset Business Angels event
A DRIVE is under way to encourage more women to become “angel investors”.

Mon, 31 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Picture of the Day: Littledown Juniors in 1994
The Littledown Sports Centre opened its doors back in 1989 and soon after Littledown Juniors football Club was formed, and thousands of local children have participated through the years. This photo taken in 1994 shows the enthusiastic team members a...

Mon, 31 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Letter to the Editor: Have you seen the state of the grass?
I WONDER if Cllr Ray Bryan ever visits the Dorset countryside, towns and villages?

Mon, 31 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Letter to the Editor: £10m home is a poor imitation
TRY AS I might, no matter how long or how often I studied the picture that accompanied the article “On market for a whopping £10m” (Echo, May 26) I could find absolutely nothing to support the claim that the property was ‘inspired by French...

Mon, 31 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Letter to the Editor: Volunteers are invaluable – can you help us?
IT’S Volunteers’ Week. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on national healthcare charity, Sue Ryder, has been immense.

Sat, 29 May 2021 06:09:37 +0100
Do you know which Bournemouth store this picture was taken in?
Can you guess which Bournemouth store was just from this interior picture?

Sun, 30 May 2021 18:52:41 +0100
Bank holiday likely to see hottest day of the year so far
The mercury is expected to reach 25C in some parts of the UK by Monday.

Sun, 30 May 2021 17:20:39 +0100
Visitors flock to Bournemouth beach on bank holiday weekend
CLEAR skies and warm weather attracted thousands of visitors to Bournemouth beach and town centre today.

Sun, 30 May 2021 15:17:20 +0100
B3081 near Shaftesbury closed both ways due to accident
A ROAD in Dorset has been closed both ways.

Sun, 30 May 2021 16:28:33 +0100
No recorded Covid-19 deaths across Dorset since May 3
THERE has been no recorded Covid-19 related deaths across Dorset hospitals for nine days, according to figures from NHS England.

Sun, 30 May 2021 12:36:41 +0100
Missing woman Elke Jaeger found after police search
Officers searching for a missing woman from Wareham say she has been located.

Sun, 30 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Norwegian Wood cafe concerned by redevelopment proposals
THE OWNERS of Bournemouth’s oldest cafe have pleaded with developers to save their business.

Sun, 30 May 2021 06:19:00 +0100
A look into the past and future of Clavell Tower on the Jurassic Coast
IT'S the cliff-top folly-come-hotel that inspired literary giants such as PD James and Thomas Hardy.

Sun, 30 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Crime latest: Find out Bournemouth's crime hotspots
Crime latest: Find out how many incidents were reported on Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole's streets.

Sun, 30 May 2021 15:24:33 +0100
AUDIO: Pool bar attack and bank robberies in court round-up
THIS week has seen more offenders in the dock at court for serious Bournemouth crimes.

Sun, 30 May 2021 12:41:25 +0100
The top ten caravan sites in Dorset
WHEN it comes to holidaying in Dorset, you cannot go wrong with camping.

Sun, 30 May 2021 11:03:55 +0100
Ambulance service in Dorset declares 'critical' due to extreme pressures on service
AMBULANCE crews across Dorset are asking the public to only call if they are in a 'genuine, life-threatening emergency' after the service declared a critical incident.

Sun, 30 May 2021 11:52:08 +0100
Bournemouth car parks filling up on bank holiday weekend
SEAFRONT car parks are filling up as people flock to the beach over the bank holiday weekend.



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